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Saturday’s scene: on the beach in Montana

April 27, 2013
beach at St. Mary Lake

Close your eyes and think of a favorite beach. Is it the rocky shore of a mountain lake like the one in Alan’s photo? Or is it the white sands of a tropical paradise like the Iles de Pins beach that we visited on a Seabourn Cruise in the South Pacific? Growing up, my idea [...]

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Hiking adventure in Big Bend National Park

April 23, 2013
Rio Grande at Santa Elena Canyon

If you’re looking for another National Park adventure, look no further than Big Bend National Park. This beautiful area on the Texas-Mexico border is a prime destination for hikers, bird watchers, photographers and nature lovers. Deborah Lonergan from It’s About Sixty tells us why we should go hiking at Big Bend.   The Rio Grande flows [...]

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A garden lover’s paradise on the Big Island of Hawaii

April 18, 2013
Hawaii Botanical Tropical Garden

Hawaii is America’s very own tropical paradise and a favorite playground for boomer travelers. With breathtaking views, unique culture, fun adventures and tropical landscape, this spectacular group of islands should be on everyone’s travel list. Today, Suzanne Fluhr from Boomeresque offers advice on how to see the incredible local flora up-close at the Hawaii Tropical [...]

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Saturday’s scene: trees, trees, trees

April 6, 2013
cedar grove in Glacier National Park

This may look like a photo of a bunch of trees to you, but this cedar grove in Glacier National Park is one of my favorite spots along the Avalanche Lake Trail and one of my favorite active travel excursions. After hiking a mile or so by the roaring waters of Avalanche Creek, the trail [...]

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Take a scenic drive in Monument Valley

March 26, 2013
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

Are you interested in the natural landscape of the American Southwest? Grab your camera! A scenic drive in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on the border of Arizona and Utah places you in the middle of nature’s wonderland of spires, buttes and red rock creations. To make the most of a scenic drive in Monument [...]

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Hawaii: The Big Island, a Trailblazer Guide for planning your trip

March 22, 2013
Hamakua Coast on Hawaii's Big Island

Traveling to Hawaii is a dream come true for anyone looking to explore exotic landscapes, beautiful beaches and experience adventure. The largest out of the eight major Hawaiian Islands, the Big Island has a wealth of activities for anyone looking for active travel. Vera Marie Badertscher from A Traveler’s Library tells us how to make the [...]

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Saturday’s scene: San Juan sunshine

March 9, 2013
California Gulch

Discovering a field of yellow wildflowers in California Gulch is one of the treats on a mid-summer 4-wheel-drive-adventure in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. But, California Gulch offers much more than pretty scenery. The remnants of gold and silver mining history are strewn about adding a historical flavor to the journey. Weeds grow through a [...]

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One Healthy Change a Month: A Visit to Canyon Ranch

March 5, 2013
Canyon Ranch Lenox Massachusettes

Looking to find some fitness inspiration that mixes a health and wellness focus with a luxurious atmosphere? To go along with our boomer wellness series, One Healthy Change a Month, our guest post today by Kay Dougherty (author of BlondeBrunetteTravel) recommends a hearty dose of fitness focus with a little pampering on the side while making [...]

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Saturday’s scene: off-the-beaten-path in Utah

March 1, 2013
off-the-beaten-path-utah

Would you like to travel off-the-beaten-path in Utah? If you’ve hung around My Itchy Travel Feet for very long, you know that Alan and I enjoy nothing better than to take the road less traveled. That’s exactly what we found off of Highway 163 near Mexican Hat in southeastern Utah. I bet you thought the photo [...]

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Enjoy a Southern California spring road trip

February 28, 2013
spring-road-trip-point-mugu

Are you tired of being cooped up in the house? In many parts of the U.S., it’s been a rough winter. Right now, all I’m thinking about is a spring road trip. If you need a winter weather break sooner rather than later, drive this Southern California itinerary to satisfy your need for the open [...]

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